Vision Model Macroscope
An interactive prototype designed to explain the computer vision model of a scanning vehicle. It aims to help frontline municipal workers, whose tasks rely on the objects detected by the vehicle, understand and discuss the downstream consequences of engineering decisions made during the model’s development.
Created by CLEVER°FRANKE, this project was conceptualized by Kars Alfrink as part of the Human Values for Smarter Cities research project, led by the Civic Interaction Design group at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.
Contestability Loops for Public AI
An infographic that offers guidance to design practitioners when seeking to make public AI systems more contestable.
Infographic design by Leon de Korte. Concept by Kars Alfrink. Supported by Responsible Sensing Lab.
- Explore and download the infographic.
- Read the paper: https://doi.org/10/gtzwft
Contestable Camera Cars
A speculative concept video that applies the Contestable AI by Design framework to the example of cities using camera cars for urban sensing and control.
Produced in collaboration with Responsible Sensing Lab. Animation by Trim Tab. Music and sound by Six Feet High. Concept design by Kars Alfrink.
- Watch the concept video: https://youtu.be/IgdClRwNbFI
- View and download stills: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAXfDF
- Read the paper: https://doi.org/jwrx
Transparent Charging Station
Electric vehicle charging stations operated by the city of Amsterdam are controlled by an algorithmic system that aims to ensure grid stability and optimises for sustainability. This project explores how best to explain charging algorithm decisions through the interface of an electric vehicle charging station.
A collaboration between AMS Institute, Stichting ElaadNL, the city of Amsterdam and TU Delft. Design by The Incredible Machine.
- Watch a short documentary on the making of the project: https://youtu.be/UiEVratefXs
- Read the paper: https://doi.org/10/gpszwh
Human-Scale Scan Car
The city of Amsterdam uses scan cars for parking enforcement, and is exploring additional uses of similar mobile urban sensing technologies, such as detecting side-placed garbage. This project explores ways of making scan cars more human-friendly, primarily through altering the physical vehicle itself.
A collaboration between AMS Institute, the cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam, Tada and TU Delft. Design by UNSense.
- Read more about the project and view the designs in detail: https://www.ams-institute.org/news/booklet-4-scan-car-designs-incorporate-more-human-features/
